Independent Banker

MAY 31, 2022

Community continuation is not about checking a regulatory box; it means putting a name to the people who will be the future of our banks. In our bank, we have retired the phrase “succession planning” and replaced it with “community continuation.” A checklist for effective community continuation. Photo by Chris Williams.

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ABA Community Banking

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Community and midsize banks aren't one-size-fits-all, and neither are the strategies they can adopt for their core processing needs. Two community bank CIOs describe five strategies banks can pursue. The post Podcast: Five Community Bank Core Provider Strategies appeared first on ABA Banking Journal.

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ABA Community Banking

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

On the latest episode the ABA Banking Journal Podcast, Berkshire Bank President and CEO Nitin Mhatre discusss Berkshire Bank's "BEST Community Comeback," a new $5 billion ESG-focused initiative at the Massachusetts-based midsize community bank.

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Independent Banker

OCTOBER 31, 2021

Community banks are independent institutions fueled by the needs of their individual communities, so what constitutes innovation will look and feel different for every bank. That’s why ICBA has focused so intently on innovation strategy over the past few years. Photo by Robert Severi. Where I’ll Be. Rebeca Romero Rainey.

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PYMNTS

JULY 7, 2020

For more community banks, the latter strategy can fast-track digitization initiatives. This week’s look at the latest bank-FinTech tie-ups shows Banking-as-a-Service and other FinTech players embracing smaller regional and community banks to elevate small- to medium-sized business (SMBs) and corporate banking offerings.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Key Takeaways To better serve their community, as well as stay competitive in this fast-moving environment, savvy CFIs are carefully blending digital innovations with their hallmark relationship banking practices. CFIs reinvest in their communities, supporting local businesses and helping community members make financial decisions.

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 9, 2014

This article is the second in a two-part series on top concerns and growth strategies of community banks. Part I focused on bankers’ greatest concerns, while this section will focus on growth strategies. Source: 2014 Growth Strategy Survey. Source: 2014 Growth Strategy Survey. According to Forbes , many U.S.

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Bank Innovation

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Virgin Money is making a play for the mass affluent. The brand released a new current account for U.K. customers last week, the first product launched by the bank since it was acquired by CYBG in 2018. With its mixture of personal finance management tools, savings features and remodeled branches, Virgin Money is aiming for […].

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Abrigo

OCTOBER 8, 2014

This article is the first in a two-part series on top concerns and growth strategies of community banks. These are all phrases that resonate with community bankers. Data from Bank Director’s 2014 Growth Strategy Survey in August confirms that these are bankers’ greatest concerns. Regulatory compliance.

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Abrigo

AUGUST 6, 2021

How can community financial institutions thrive in 2021? Community banks provide unique and important banking services for their customers, but they also face significant obstacles. Takeaway 1 Community banks play an important role in the economy and their communities, but they face significant obstacles.

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Jack Henry

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Investments in financial technology have been increasing for years, but the events of the last 18 months have created a new sense of urgency for community banks and credit unions to fine-tune their digital strategies across the spectrum of various fintech investments.

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South State Correspondent

JULY 10, 2019

BANK STRATEGY One item that should be on every bank’s strategic horizon is how to adapt to the changing face of payments. In this article, we highlight the newest data from the Fed and what it might mean for every community bank. If you are one of those bankers that say, “Cash won’t go away in my lifetime,” you could be right.

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Abrigo

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Preparing for 2023 While community banks have until 2023 until they must comply with CECL, there is likely less time than expected. . While community banks have until 2023 until they must comply with CECL, there is likely less time than expected. Just because a community bank has a lot of data doesn’t mean that it’s quality data.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2021

A profitability strategy has a lot to factor in given today’s uncertain market. Here’s what community bankers need to know when planning their budgets for the next year. Luckily, there are several strategies in community banks’ toolbox for boosting profitability, even in a low interest rate environment. Quick stat.

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Jeff For Banks

OCTOBER 30, 2023

In this video short, I suggest three ideas to improve your deposit strategy as follows: 1. What are your ideas for a deposit strategy? We either lost deposits to Treasuries, money market mutual funds, or disintermediated into higher cost deposits within our bank. Determine which accounts are "accumulation" versus "store of value."

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American Banker

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A day after the regional bank's stock tumbled on tough fourth-quarter results and some austerity moves, observers debated whether management just needs time to build enough capital to catch up with growth or if it is still too overexposed in multifamily lending.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

smaller community banks and credit unions (CUs) stepped up to the plate and, according to the Small Business Association (SBA), ended up facilitating more than half of PPP loan volume to SMBs. That's good news for community banks and credit unions, which could see a wave of new SMB customers and members in the coming months.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Community Financial Services Bank, Benton, Ky.; In our annual workplace survey, employees of ICBA’s best community banks to work for told us they benefit from engaging cultures, opportunities for advancement and innovative benefits. Clockwise from top left: Grand Ridge National Bank, Wheaton, Ill.; Bank of Montana, Missoula, Mont.;

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Community banks own an enviable amount of data, but not all are leveraging it to its fullest extent. By Mindy Charski People share important data about themselves with their community bank in myriad ways. Data about existing customers can even help community banks improve their efforts to find new customers.

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Independent Banker

AUGUST 31, 2022

ICBA’s Bank Security Institute offers critical incident response strategies to keep your physical branch location safe. The pandemic forced industries to accelerate their adoption of digital applications, and community banking was no exception. However, it’s important not to let your community bank’s physical security protocols lapse.

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Independent Banker

JANUARY 31, 2023

Community bankers and industry experts share how to best put this data to use. According to a recent Bank Director survey, nearly half of financial institutions report not effectively using their available data, which leaves potential strategies untapped. billion-asset First State Community Bank in Farmington, Mo. The results?

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Independent Banker

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

As community banks navigate this process, there are plenty of resources available to answer questions and provide guidance. After much strategy, planning and discussion, the implementation phase has arrived. Photo by Ismail Rajo/iStock The time has come for the long-awaited FedNow launch.

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ABA Community Banking

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Five strategies for community and midsize banks weighing “what next?” The post A Core Transformation Strategy Session appeared first on ABA Banking Journal. for their core processing needs.

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Abrigo

JUNE 18, 2020

Key Takeaways The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been a critical foothold for community financial institutions seeking to obtain and diversify business lending relationships. Credit unions, on the other hand, embraced the opportunity to gain traction with small businesses, reinforcing their commitments to supporting local communities.

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Independent Banker

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Experts say community banks can use education, biometrics and solid cybersecurity practices to fight this growing area of crime. Say a scammer calls a community bank customer and gains their trust by using information obtained from a major data breach. By Elizabeth Judd. Examples of remote authentication fraud. New account fraud.

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South State Correspondent

JANUARY 13, 2021

This development is creating an opportunity for community banks to book longer-term fixed-rate loans with higher profit margins. CenterState Bank uses a strategy that enables the pricing of However, borrower demand is forcing banks to make loans with 5, 10, and even 20-year fixed-rate maturities.

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Independent Banker

JUNE 30, 2022

A new approach to loan protocols is just one way for community banks to grow in new and different directions. Amid changing economic conditions and rising rates, it’s a good time for community banks to re-evaluate their loan strategy with an eye on adaptability. David, Community Bank Consulting Services, Inc.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2021

The National Retail Federation ’s annual convention may have come and gone but the sentiments, strategies and lessons learned from facing nearly a year of pandemic-led changes by some of the world’s largest merchants are going nowhere fast — especially when it comes to their embrace of increased digitalization. We’re not a data company.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2019

Innovation has always been important for community banks, but the driving force of digitization over the last decade has greatly sped up the pace, said Kevin Tweddle, chief innovation officer for the Independent Community Bankers of America ( ICBA ). Community banking is no exception. Innovating for Community Banks.

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Perficient

JULY 27, 2023

The Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) is a federal law in the US that promotes the interest of financial service firms to serve their communities’ credit needs, including low- and moderate-income neighborhoods. New businesses like digital startups are also gaining more attention than traditional brick-and-mortar businesses.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 8, 2021

There's no doubt that the small business community is facing a period of immense tribulation. As Eiriz explained, the small business lending community has the opportunity, and perhaps even the obligation, to embrace collaboration and dig deeper into the entrepreneurial community in order to best serve SMBs and support the broader economy.

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ABA Community Banking

JANUARY 22, 2024

The move to MDI status is part of the 130-year-old bank’s pivot to serving its community more deeply while building its capital base to support growth. The post Podcast: MDI status helps a mutual bank supercharge its strategy appeared first on ABA Banking Journal. On the latest episode of [.]

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Abrigo

MAY 1, 2023

Keep me informed Download Strategies to destress Decrease stress during your AML/CFT workday Mental health in the workplace is essential and a topic worth discussing without fear. Utilize an online community such as a user group to see what other tips and tricks other AML professionals can offer. Find a licensed counselor in your area.

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Cisco

JANUARY 10, 2023

As a change agent serving the financial services industry for over 20 years, it is a great privilege to collaborate with Bank, Insurance, and Wealth Management institutions to devise and execute digital transformation strategy, solve complex business problems, and leverage technology to strengthen business results. Previous FSI Commentary.

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Jeff For Banks

JANUARY 14, 2021

In June of 2008 I gave a speech titled "The Death of the Community Bank" and in that speech I made predictions. Much like the General Store fell victim to the supermarket and the lumber yard fell victim to Home Depot, I predicted the community bank that did not pick targeted customer niches or develop product expertise will meet it's doom.

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South State Correspondent

APRIL 30, 2024

An inverted yield curve, continued bank failures, and the desire to manage risk and offer clients higher service are all factors that are driving more community banks to adopt a loan hedge program. Community banks’ main goals are to diligently support their local communities and make an acceptable return on capital in these challenging times.

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